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How microplastics might be helping to heat up the planet

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A study published in Nature Climate Change finds microplastics, especially colored ones, likely contribute to atmospheric warming. Researchers from Fudan University and Duke University discovered these particles absorb more heat than they reflect. Though not as significant as other pollutants, microplastics’ impact is likened to 200 coal plants annually. The study highlights the need for further research on microplastics’ climate effects.

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